Mission Viejo Signs Agreement with Team Netherlands for Olympics Training

Training facility in Mission Viejo with athletes preparing for the Olympics

News Summary

The Mission Viejo City Council has signed a multi-year agreement with Team Netherlands to allow Dutch athletes and trainers to use city facilities as they prepare for the LA28 Olympics. The deal includes access to the Marguerite Aquatics Complex and additional resources. This partnership is expected to have a positive economic impact on the local community as it anticipates an influx of tourists and aims to enhance relationships with other international teams.

Mission Viejo City Council Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Team Netherlands for LA28 Olympics Training

The Mission Viejo City Council has solidified a multi-year cooperative agreement with Team Netherlands, enabling Dutch athletes and trainers to utilize the city’s extensive amenities as they prepare for the upcoming LA28 Olympics. The agreement grants the team access to the Marguerite Aquatics Complex and a range of additional resources to aid in their training.

As part of the collaboration, Mission Viejo will support Team Netherlands in acquiring extra training facilities, accommodation, and food services while they prepare for the Olympic Games. In return, Team Netherlands is expected to contribute approximately $1 million over the coming years to help offset costs related to the agreement.

With this partnership, Mission Viejo becomes one of the first cities in Southern California to establish such a relationship with an international athletic team. This initiative is designed to not only provide world-class training facilities for athletes but also to stimulate local economic activity as tourists visit for the events.

Details of the Agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Team Netherlands is regarded as an “anchor team,” granting them priority access to Mission Viejo’s amenities. City officials have expressed intentions of reaching out to additional international teams interested in utilizing the city’s facilities alongside Team Netherlands.

The agreement is anticipated to have a substantial economic impact on local businesses, hotels, and entertainment venues in Mission Viejo and surrounding communities, bringing in an influx of tourists associated with the Olympic training sessions.

The city plans to assist with certain costs including transportation and community engagement events involving the Dutch team, which the city sees as beneficial for local youth athletes and the broader community.

Collaboration and Future Events

Mission Viejo officials are also exploring partnerships with nearby regions to host Olympic training activities. The Nadadores Foundation has announced that divers from Australia and France will join Team Netherlands and Team USA for pre-Olympic training sessions in the city.

These international partnerships are founded on relationships developed over the years, including a memorandum of understanding signed at the last Olympic Games in Paris. City officials highlighted the warm reception and sense of community that attracted the Dutch team representatives.

Additionally, there are plans for future training camps in 2026 and 2027, alongside summer training sessions anticipated with various international swim teams. The local cycling and outdoor accessibility features were particularly attractive to the Dutch delegation, augmenting the facilities available.

Long-term Vision

The long-term vision of the Mission Viejo City Council is to forge enduring relationships with participant countries that extend well beyond the Olympics. This agreement lays the groundwork for utilizing not only local sports facilities but also those at nearby institutions, such as Saddleback College and local school districts.

In summary, the partnership with Team Netherlands reflects Mission Viejo’s commitment to enhancing its global presence in sports training while simultaneously benefiting the local economy and sports culture.

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